Up and down, back and forth...every which way but right.
The rollercoaster ride that is my thyroid.
I did labs a little later than was supposed to, and I'm thinking maybe I should've done them on time. 'Cause if I did, I would've possibly discovered this earlier:
Total T3 47 (L) (normal value - 77-178)
Free T4 0.4 (L) (normal value - 0.60-1.70)
TSH 36.46 (H) (normal value - 0.47-5.01)
What does all that mean? I'm back to being HYPOTHYROID. It was expected, given that I killed about > 90% of my thyroid. But the reversal to this state happened quicker than I thought, and it happened hard. I've gained a lot of weight in such a short time. And I kept wondering, "how come my watch feels tight? How come I can't fit those pants anymore?" And I've also got those serious body-aches back - with really bad muscle soreness. I've been sluggish, more sad lately, just a terrible mess.
Well...hypothyroidism is why. And I should've taken all those signs more seriously, 'cause I knew I didn't change my diet at all, yet still gained. So, I am back on Synthroid, the medicine I quit when I discovered I was HYPERTHYROID. I'm at a bigger dose than I'm used to - 100 mcg. But Dr. Reyes says I might need more than that. I say, DO WHAT YOU MUST. I'm tired of feeling shitty already. I want to lose this damn weight also.
Plus, I'm self-diagnosing myself with Carpal Tunnel syndrome, 'cause my right hand and wrist hurt like hell now. I know, too much Bejeweled 2 Deluxe. But I can't help it man. I'm already a Superior Etcher. I kick ass at that game. ^_^ So, with splinted right wrist and hand, I still go to work and ache and frown, and somehow manage to make it home in one peice. The human body and condition is a wonder. Or maybe I'm a masochist. Yeah...that. And, Extra strength Tylenol or some other OTC analgesic definitely helps.
As an aside, Sabete thinks I have a cool phone. It's an old phone, but it's been wonderful. I have a Nokia 6600. But, lately, I've been wanting to upgrade. The only thing holding me back: "Walang Pera" or "Okane ga nain da" or "No money". 'Cause the phone I want is to be a new release from Nokia, so naturally, will cost 2 arms and 2 legs. What is this expensive beauty? None other than the Nokia N93. So, anybody wanna buy me this for my birthday or x-mas? I'll love you forever! ^_^
Just look at this marvelous piece of art:
I did labs a little later than was supposed to, and I'm thinking maybe I should've done them on time. 'Cause if I did, I would've possibly discovered this earlier:
Total T3 47 (L) (normal value - 77-178)
Free T4 0.4 (L) (normal value - 0.60-1.70)
TSH 36.46 (H) (normal value - 0.47-5.01)
What does all that mean? I'm back to being HYPOTHYROID. It was expected, given that I killed about > 90% of my thyroid. But the reversal to this state happened quicker than I thought, and it happened hard. I've gained a lot of weight in such a short time. And I kept wondering, "how come my watch feels tight? How come I can't fit those pants anymore?" And I've also got those serious body-aches back - with really bad muscle soreness. I've been sluggish, more sad lately, just a terrible mess.
Well...hypothyroidism is why. And I should've taken all those signs more seriously, 'cause I knew I didn't change my diet at all, yet still gained. So, I am back on Synthroid, the medicine I quit when I discovered I was HYPERTHYROID. I'm at a bigger dose than I'm used to - 100 mcg. But Dr. Reyes says I might need more than that. I say, DO WHAT YOU MUST. I'm tired of feeling shitty already. I want to lose this damn weight also.
Plus, I'm self-diagnosing myself with Carpal Tunnel syndrome, 'cause my right hand and wrist hurt like hell now. I know, too much Bejeweled 2 Deluxe. But I can't help it man. I'm already a Superior Etcher. I kick ass at that game. ^_^ So, with splinted right wrist and hand, I still go to work and ache and frown, and somehow manage to make it home in one peice. The human body and condition is a wonder. Or maybe I'm a masochist. Yeah...that. And, Extra strength Tylenol or some other OTC analgesic definitely helps.
As an aside, Sabete thinks I have a cool phone. It's an old phone, but it's been wonderful. I have a Nokia 6600. But, lately, I've been wanting to upgrade. The only thing holding me back: "Walang Pera" or "Okane ga nain da" or "No money". 'Cause the phone I want is to be a new release from Nokia, so naturally, will cost 2 arms and 2 legs. What is this expensive beauty? None other than the Nokia N93. So, anybody wanna buy me this for my birthday or x-mas? I'll love you forever! ^_^
Just look at this marvelous piece of art:
thanks dude :-D
I was off today from work, so Val and I went to the clinic (she's feeling sick too), and the doc there said I do have carpal tunnel :(
And for my lower back pain - he put me on super-duper strength motrin plus a muscle relaxant - if the pain doesn't get better in 1 week, I will need to do an x-ray of my spine to check for degenerative joint disease. Being obese puts a toll on your bones - it can cause it to crumble and shit - I really hope it's just work strain and not the latter :(
Posted by
ronnie |
6/20/2006 04:07:00 PM
Yo Badmama1 - are you gonna put together a Bejeweled 2 Kick Ass Tutorial for those of us who are Bejeweled challenged? I'm not very good at thinking ahead when I'm playing ... I kind of just play for fun. My highest score is about half of your awesome one. Stale.
Oh ... and I'm reading your blog. I just don't always comment. Girl, you know I love you. We have to hang out, dude. And yes - I am jealous of your pimp! cell phone. Mine is just functional.
Now I'm gonna be jealous of Jess's pimp! digital camera!!! Dammit! Can I borrow, fan? *laughs*
Posted by
sabete |
6/25/2006 06:48:00 PM